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01389 72 2639 www.thecommunitypartnership.org.uk What will you be doing this August?

Packed with community updates, events, opportunities and links to the latest regional, and national funds & grants, we hope

1 What will you be doing this August? Welcome to our August edition of 'Community Champion'. Packed with community updates, events, opportunities and links to the latest regional, and national funds & grants, we hope there is something for everybody! The Community Partnership aims to champion the exciting and innovative activities being undertaken by volunteers and community organisations throughout your National Park so if you have something you want Page 1 of 7

to shout about we'd like to hear! Best wishes from In this edition: CP Board - Get to know your Director European funding - What is the latest news for communities?

The Gruffalo goes wild in Tyndrum - community project launch Electric Vehicles - Community charge points Walk in the Park event - Try your hand at Nordic walking Training, funding & grants update

2 to shout about we'd like to hear! Best wishes from In this edition: CP Board - Get to know your Director European funding - What is the latest news for communities? The Great British High Street Awards Have you entered? The Gruffalo goes wild in Tyndrum - community project launch Electric Vehicles - Community charge points Walk in the Park event - Try your hand at Nordic walking Training, funding & grants update Doors Open Day - Explore West Dumbartonshires Heritage Get Snapping - CP Photo Competition Community updates - Its over to you! European funding CP Board Get to know your Director This month we welcome Sheila Winstone who represents the Trossachs. Sheila joined our Board in 2014 bringing with her a wealth of skills and a wide range of heritage and community experience. Sheila is the Town Coordinator for Callander, a part-time role to assist the community in delivering the tasks of the Community Action Plan and Charrette, while supporting the communication and networking of local groups. Sheila as also one of the key faces for the very colourful and successful annual 'Callanderfest' a community-led festival celebrating local talent and involving lots of volunteers. What's the latest news for communities? European funding and the implications of Brexit has been on everyone's mind over the last month and we received this news via Social Firms Scotland this week. The message is that programmes in the planning remain unchanged and hope to open for business very soon. Here's what Structural Funds Division are saying: "The European Union brings clear benefits to Scotland, including access to European Structural Funds. As the First Minister has made clear, the Scottish Government will now explore all options to secure Scotland's place in the European Union so that these benefits can be preserved. The European Structural Fund will clearly be a key part of those negotiations." Page 2 of 7

To find out more about our Directors click on the link CP Board Members Scottish Government has legally committed European funds to projects up until the end of 2018 The projects being funded support

Scotland has used EU Funding to facilitate economic development over many years. Scotland has also built good relationships through transnational funds with other regions of Europe.

3 To find out more about our Directors click on the link CP Board Members Scottish Government has legally committed European funds to projects up until the end of 2018 The projects being funded support important economic, employment and social priorities. Until it is clear how negotiations with the EU are to progress these important projects should continue. Scotland has used EU Funding to facilitate economic development over many years. Scotland has also built good relationships through transnational funds with other regions of Europe. We hope to continue those relationships with our European partners. This is welcome news and we expect a further communication from Scottish Government shortly on when the ESF social economy funding will open for applications. The Gruffalo goes wild in Tyndrum Community project open day! Struggling for ideas to keep the kids amused before they go back to school?... Then why not head down to the Tyndrum Community Shelterbelt Forest Classroom and Gruffalo Trail Open Day this Sunday 14th August from 10am to 4pm. Build up the courage to find the Gruffalo and his Friends in the woods or try your hand at spoon carving or making a dream catcher (booking advisable for these workshops). For details about this event or to book a place on a workshop contact the organiser Kelly by Training, funding & grants! Community Partnership members have FREE access to training and resources which empower them to take positive local action. There are also a wide range of training and resources available through other agencies operating in the park area. Here are just some of them: A grant incentive is available by Energy Saving Trust to support communities thinking about installing electric vehicle charge points across Scotland. Grant scheme explained Send in your video clips to showcase the amazing work that businesses & organisations in Argyll are doing! Argyll & Bute Business Gateway and HIE area hosting the Argyll Enterprise Week, Oban 31 Oct - 4 Nov liza.moran@hient.co.uk. Page 3 of 7

strathfillancdt@btconnect.com T: 07551 548867. This event is FREE and is organised by the Strathfillan Community Development Trust. Visit their FB page for more details https://www.facebook.

4 T: This event is FREE and is organised by the Strathfillan Community Development Trust. Visit their FB page for more details Strathard: a landscape to live, work & play Since its launch earlier this year, the Strathard initiative has been keeping us and our partners very busy. The Community Partnership has been keeping everyone informed about what is happening with the first issue of a community newsletter. Community Woodland Grants Funding Be in with a chance to win a cash prize & training enter The Great British High Street of The Year Awards to celebrate the people that make our high streets great. If you know a small independent business in your community enter now at by 9th Sep 2016 Income Generation - Redhall Walled Garden 23 Aug 10am pm Growing Together to look at creative ways to generate income - case study training E: lou@farmgarden.org.uk Survey deadline extended for potential commercial training centre in Argyll & Bute. Take part Stirlingshire & Clackmannanshire Applications for the Ideas, Innovation, Improvement Grant are invited from constituted groups and organisations to support initiatives. Closing date 22 Aug E: polly@sventerprise.org.uk The Community Learning Exchange Fund - Apply for funding to visit other groups or receive funds to host. E: lou@farmgarden.org.uk During July and August, the Strathard community were invited along and took part in two separate guided forest tour's to look first hand at what can be achieved from the forest. Residents and businesses will be invited to a further Community Mapping Workshop event in September which will give a taster of the initial results from the recent online Map Me survey. The newsletter is available by clicking on the link : Exploring West Dumbartonshires heritage Doors Open Days is a once in a year 11/08/2016, 17:55 Page 4 of 7

Here in West Dunbartonshire is a selection of 12 locations for you to visit, which also include guided walks, a bus tour and separate exhibitions featuring: Exhibitions Mon 5th Fri 9th Sep The

5 opportunity giving you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. During September you can explore many places that are normally closed to the public and discover a wide range of architecture, places and spaces right on your doorstep. Here in West Dunbartonshire is a selection of 12 locations for you to visit, which also include guided walks, a bus tour and separate exhibitions featuring: Exhibitions Mon 5th Fri 9th Sep The Community Partnership, NPHQ, Balloch Places to visit (Sat 10th Sep): Gardens at Robin House Childrens Hospice Association (CHAS), Balloch Maid of the Loch paddle steamer Loch Lomond, Balloch Guided Walks & Bus Tour (dates vary) The Clydebank Heritage Trail Mon 2.30pm (duration 1.5hrs) From Romans until the Industrial Revolution in Duntocher and Hardgate Wed (duration 1.5hrs) The Clydebank Blitz A tour by bus. Sat 10.30am (duration 1.5hrs) Click here for full list and details or visit Get Snapping - photo comp! 'Inspiring people, places, projects & partnerships' is the theme for our photography competition launched to celebrate the 'Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design'. The Community Partnership is looking for your photos of something you find inspiring in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park area. They could illustrate one of the following; People Places Projects Partnerships Prizes will be awarded to two categories: under 16 & over 16 years of age. More details to follow... Closing date is midnight 30 September Winners will be announced at The Gathering at The Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen on Saturday 5 November. Rules and stuff can be found by clicking on the link: Page 5 of 7

6 And finally... It's over to you with a quick roundup! Did you know that in June last year Scotland had a population of 5,373,000 - it's highest ever as reported by the National Records of Scotland 'Infographic Report': Take a trip this weekend to see the Bliss Trail a selection of artistic installations. Visit Balquhidder Village hall and admire the 'Grooming Stag' or 'Bill the Bull' alongside The Lochearnhead Hotel Are you an Argyll & Bute Business looking to Export? The Export Hub will be visiting Cairndow on Mon 29 Aug giving advice on researching international markets SHC Forth Valley are giving you an opportunity to have a say in Health & Social Care! Get in touch to join the panel A programme for Community & Customer Access and Services will be rolled out by Stirling Council to ensure services are delivered in a modern and efficient way. A survey to take part is available at New village centre plans for Arrochar have been approved in principle for a development consisting of tourism accommodation, retail units, civic space, greenspace, community café possibly incorporating visitor/heritage centre, housing and additional car parking. Follow progress and updates at A Health Walk launch is taking place in Drymen, The Winnock Hotel on Thu 25 Aug 10am-12.30pm. Try your hand at Nordic walking, plus strength & balance session Put a date in your diary for the next Cowal Area Network on Wed 14 Sep 7-9pm at Lochgoilhead Village Hall. Local design fund - Communities get to have their say in the design of their area & map out the future of their towns. The Scottish Government has 300k available to spend across two grant schemes the Design Charrettes programme and the Activating Ideas Fund. Scottish Rural Parliament Event 6-8 Oct takes place in Brechin, Angus. Book a place E: events@scottishruralparliament.org.uk Tay Fitness and Killin 10k & Family fun run on Sat 27 Aug Places limited. To register & find out more visit Helensburgh and District Access Trust have launched a new footpath map featuring 14 local walks. The map financed by OUR Park, a visitor giving scheme operated by The Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. is on sale for 1 at a number of local outlets; all proceeds will be used to help maintain and improve local paths. Great Scottish Swim on Fri 26 & Sat 27 Aug - The ultimate revitalising weekend. Open water swim with 1/2, 1 or 2 mile courses. to choose from visit Trossachs Mobility Event Day is tackling the challenges of mobility on Thu 18 Aug 12noon - 3pm in Ancaster Sq. Callander. See the Boma7 wheelchair in action and give it a try on their obstacle course. More details on Page 6 of 7

7 hc_location=ufi A new Lodge House Activity Hub in Aberfoyle available to book for education, community, events, corporate and outdoor activity groups will open this month for business. For more details call the FES team on site T: There are a wide variety of volunteering opportunities operating in the park area. The Mountains & the People project have a number of activities to take part in this season. for details mailto:volunteering@themountainsandthepeople.org.uk: DTAS Annual Conference & 5 Sep Westerwood Hotel & Conference Centre, Cumbernauld Climate Change, Localism & Social Justice The Community Partnership Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Headquarters Carrochan, Carrochan Road Balloch, G83 8EG United Kingdom Forward to a Friend Unsubscribe Add us to your address book Page 7 of 7

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